US Bridges

CR 4/3 Sls over Hiett Run

Poor

Hampshire County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI S of CR 45/20 Sls · Structure no. 00000000014A115

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4/3 Sls over Hiett Run is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 4/3 Sls over Hiett Run in Hampshire County, West Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 4/3 Sls
CrossesHiett Run
Location0.02 MI S of CR 45/20 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 403
CountyHampshire County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.33441, -78.49825
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic17 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4/3 Sls over Hiett Run built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4/3 Sls over Hiett Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 4/3 Sls over Hiett Run carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 4/3 Sls over Hiett Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4/3 Sls over Hiett Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.